European Union Launches Inquiry into Elon Musk’s Platform X

The European Union commenced formal investigation today into X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk, for not countering illicit content and misinformation, lack of advertising transparency, and deceptive design. The investigation is taking place due to the Digital Services Act passage in the last year, giving the regulators power to enforce social media platforms to monitor hate speech, misinformation, and other divisive content. It is estimated that if X is found to be violating the Digital Services Act, the company could be fined up to 6% of global revenue. Once known as Twitter, X has scaled back moderation policies, leading to an increase in incendiary content and a decline in advertising by brands. Critics also found a significant rise in antisemitic content due to X’s policy changes. The investigation will also analyze X’s attempts to handle false information and its content moderation policies. Furthermore, the inquiry may affect the E.U.’s ability to compel major internet platforms to modify their behavior. Elon Musk has been an outspoken advocate of free speech, creating tensions with regulators.

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Unlikely Industry Player Anguilla Profits Big from A.I. Boom

Artificial intelligence’s integration into everyday life has stirred up doubts and unsettling questions for many about humanity’s path forward. But in Anguilla, a tiny Caribbean island to the east of Puerto Rico, the A.I. boom has made the country a fortune. The British territory collects a fee from every registration for internet addresses that end […]

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China Surpasses U.S. in A.I. Talent: A Key Metric

China lags behind the United States in artificial intelligence that powers chatbots like ChatGPT but excels in producing scientists behind new humanoid technologies. New research reveals that China has surpassed the United States as the biggest producer of A.I. talent. The country generates almost half the world’s top A.I. researchers, compared to 18 percent from […]

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Brands Brace for Impact as TikTok Faces Criticism

Amid debate in Washington over whether TikTok should be banned if its Chinese owner doesn’t sell it, one group is watching with particular interest: the many brands — particularly in the beauty, skin care, fashion, and health and wellness industries — that have used the video app to boost their sales. Youthforia, a makeup brand […]

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